Bath and North East Somerset
Lower Chew Forest
BNG registered
Added on 30/10/2024Overview
Description
Lower Chew Forest is one of South West England’s most ambitious nature recovery projects. Avon Needs Trees is generating a variety of high-integrity off-site BNG units at competitive rates. Tick BNG compliance off your list and become part of a story that will benefit local communities and nature for generations to come. When you purchase units from Avon Needs Trees, our expert team take on responsibility for habitat management and monitoring for the full 30-year term. All of our BNG units are independently verified, secured with a Section 106 Agreement and registered with Natural England. Lower Chew Forest holds 450+ units across a range of habitats, including neutral grassland, mixed scrub, traditional orchards, individual trees, and species-rich hedgerow, with more to follow. This variety offers options for both small sites and large, phased projects. Lower Chew Forest is within the West of England Local Nature Recovery Strategy Area, Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority and the Bristol Avon Valley and Ridges National Character Area. Our units are suitable for developments across the West of England region without spatial risk penalties. Our award-winning approach to landscape restoration generates high profile media attention and widespread support from regional communities. Partnering with us means your brand is aligned with a gold standard ecosystem restoration project. Get in touch to discuss availability, pricing, or a tailored proposal aligned to your scheme.
Local Planning Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
National Character Area
Bristol, Avon Valleys and Ridges
Size
97.91 hectares
Total Units
444.24 units
Unit Price
POA
Area Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Traditional orchards | High | 22.75 | POA | |
| Grassland | Other neutral grassland | Medium | 322.95 | POA | |
| Heathland and shrub | Mixed scrub | Medium | 67.31 | POA | |
| Individual trees | Rural tree | Medium | 4.29 | POA |
Hedgerow Units
| Broad Habitat | Habitat | Distinctiveness | Available Units | Unit Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgerow | Species-rich native hedgerow | Medium | 22.46 | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Ecologically valuable line of trees | Medium | 1.29 | POA | |
| Hedgerow | Native hedgerow - associated with bank or ditch | Medium | 3.19 | POA |
Bath and North East Somerset
Available – Registered
Bristol, Avon Valleys and Ridges
Units available:
444.24
444.24
Unit price:
POA